Changes to AMP executive committee

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AMP has announced changes to the AMP Limited executive team in preparation for the separation and demerger of the AMP Capital Private Markets business next year. AMP Chief Executive, Alexis... Read more continue reading

Positive surprise for June quarter GDP; however, no bearing on Tuesday’s RBA Meeting

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Yesterday’s GDP numbers for the June quarter confounded the expectations of economists in registering a reasonably healthy 0.7% increase for the quarter, largely on the back of strength in both private... Read more continue reading

Australian Mark Lazberger becomes Chair of CFA Institute Board of Governors

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CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, announces that Mark Lazberger, CFA, now serves as Chair of the Board of Governors, and Tricia Rothschild, CFA, holds the role of... Read more continue reading

Check on superannuation trustee preparedness for new IDR requirements finds more work required

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A recent ASIC survey of registrable superannuation entities (trustees) about their preparedness for the new enforceable internal dispute resolution (IDR) obligations has identified some important areas requiring further work. Following... Read more continue reading

Marsh Risk Leader Scott Leney joins ANZIIF Board

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) is delighted to announce that Scott Leney, Head of Risk Management, Asia & Pacific, Marsh and Country Corporate Officer... Read more continue reading

ASIC Levy temporary respite underscores need for collaboration

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The Advisers Association (TAA) welcomes the announcement by Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg this week, that the Government will temporarily reset the ASIC Adviser Levy (the Levy) back to the 2018/19 financial year level... Read more continue reading

Fidelity International announces first actively managed model portfolio available to clients

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Fidelity International has launched its first Separately Managed Account (SMA), in partnership with Praemium, one of Australia’s largest providers of SMAs. The mandate is an actively-managed Australian equity model managed... Read more continue reading

Franklin Templeton appoints Sales Director to support strong business growth

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Franklin Templeton Australia has appointed Huw O’Grady to the position of sales director, based in Melbourne. O’Grady, with over 15 years of experience of working in the investment management sector,... Read more continue reading

Tyndall Asset Management announces official rebrand

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Tyndall Asset Management (Tyndall AM), one of Australia’s largest and most experienced investment teams, has announced its official rebranding, returning the business to its original foundations. For more than 30... Read more continue reading

Most ‘know your client’ issues resolved early: AFCA

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Consumers who believe they’ve been given inappropriate advice or advice not in their best interest account for one in four Investments and Advice complaints but most of these complaints are... Read more continue reading